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San Joaquin Today
By the People, for the People
San Joaquin RTD Separates From CEO Alex Clifford
Board cites "convenience" as reason for departure amid ongoing leadership changes.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) announced on Friday that its board of directors voted to separate from CEO Alex Clifford, stating it was "for convenience." This comes after service disruptions earlier this week due to a "board meeting matter" regarding Clifford's position, and the recent departures of the RTD's chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Why it matters
The leadership changes at RTD come at a critical time as the agency faces ongoing issues surrounding Measure K and the $62 million it has been fighting to secure for fixing its aging bus fleet. The departure of key executives could impact RTD's ability to address these challenges and provide reliable public transportation services to the San Joaquin region.
The details
On Friday, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District announced that its board of directors had voted to separate from CEO Alex Clifford, citing "convenience" as the reason. Earlier this week, RTD experienced temporary service disruptions due to a "board meeting matter" related to Clifford's position, which resulted in him being placed on administrative leave. The RTD's chief operating officer also announced his resignation on Tuesday, following the departure of the chief financial officer last month. In the interim, the director of human resources, Noel Mink, will serve as acting CEO, and the board will consider appointing an interim CEO at its February 20th meeting.
- On February 13, 2026, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District announced the separation from CEO Alex Clifford.
- Earlier this week, RTD experienced temporary service disruptions due to a "board meeting matter" regarding Clifford's position.
- On February 14, 2026, the RTD's chief operating officer announced his resignation.
- Last month, the RTD's chief financial officer left the agency.
- The board will consider appointing an interim CEO at its February 20, 2026 meeting.
The players
Alex Clifford
The former CEO of the San Joaquin Regional Transit District, who was separated from his position by the agency's board of directors.
Noel Mink
The director of human resources at the San Joaquin Regional Transit District, who will serve as acting CEO in the interim.
San Joaquin Regional Transit District
The public transportation agency serving the San Joaquin region of California, which has experienced leadership changes and service disruptions in recent weeks.
What’s next
The San Joaquin Regional Transit District board will consider appointing an interim CEO at its February 20, 2026 meeting.
The takeaway
The leadership changes at the San Joaquin Regional Transit District come at a critical time for the agency, as it faces ongoing challenges with aging infrastructure and securing funding through measures like Measure K. The departure of key executives could impact RTD's ability to provide reliable public transportation services to the region.
